Comparing and Ordering Numbers Made Easy

Tiffany explains how to compare and order numbers by converting them into the same form, such as decimals, fractions, or percentages. She provides six examples, demonstrating how to compare decimals, fractions, and percentages, and how to order numbers from least to greatest. The video emphasizes the importance of converting numbers into a common form for easy comparison and ordering.

What is the first step when comparing and ordering numbers?

• Convert all numbers to decimals

• Convert all numbers to fractions

• Convert all numbers to percents

• Convert all numbers to the same form

In Example 1, what is the decimal representation of seven and two tenths?

• 7.200

• 7.02

• 7.20

• 7.002

How can you make two decimal numbers easier to compare?

• Add zeros to the left of the decimal point

• Convert them to fractions

• Add zeros to the right of the decimal point

• Convert them to percents

In Example 2, what is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

• 0.6

• 0.85

• 0.5

• 0.75

What is the decimal representation of 85/100?

• 0.65

• 0.95

• 0.75

• 0.85

In Example 3, how do you convert 45% to a decimal?

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point one place to the right

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

Which is greater: 0.45 or 0.50?

• 0.50

• 0.45

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

In Example 4, what is the fraction equivalent of 10%?

• 10/100

• 1/10

• 10/10

• 1/100

What is the least common multiple of 10 and 6?

• 40

• 50

• 30

• 20

Which is greater: 1/10 or 1/6?

• 1/10

• 1/6

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal